Professor Chuck Chretien

Founder Spring Martial Arts.

Credentials and Experience:

• Started his martial arts training in January of 1978 in an American style of Karate under the instruction of Mr. Bill Gray. This system was primarily fighting/sparring, tournament competition and street self-defense. Prof. Chretien trained in this system for 3 1/2 years and achieved his Brown Belt.

• Began training in the art of Northern Shaolin / Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu in 1983 as taught by Master Yun-Yang Wang. Prof. Chretien acquired the title of Sifu as well as the certified rank of 4th degree (Szu Tuan) Black Sash (1994).

• Honored with the rank promotion to Chi Tuan (7th degree) in the combined art of Chuan Fa/Kajuku-ryu (2008). The highlight of 31 years of dedicated martial arts practice and experience.

• Honored with the rank promotion of 6th Dan(Rokudan) in the system of Shin-Nigare Karate (2006) through Prof. Larry G. Brooks, Hanshi-Sho and Jack Allbritten, Shihan, Shuseki. President of P.C.M.A.

• Is a certified 3rd degree Black Belt in Shin-Shin Ju Jitsu (7/08).

• Honored with the promotion to the ceremonial position of Renshi Dai by the Board of Directors of the PCMA 2003.

• Honored with the promotion to the ceremonial position of Professor (Kyoshi Sho) by the Board of Directors of the PCMA 2007.

• PCMA Instructor of the Year (2007).

• Level 5 Kobudo (Weapons Certification) 2003.

• Inducted to the United States Martial Arts Hall Of Fame (8/2009) Master of the Year Award.

• Achieved Level One Certified Fitness Kickboxing Instructor (1999) with National Association of Professional Martial Artists (NAPMA).

• Achieved Level Two Certified Fitness Kickboxing Instructor (2000 with NAPMA).

• Achieved Certified Fitness Kickboxing Instructor (2001) from The Cooper Institute in Dallas, Texas.

• Certified National Instructor (PCMA 2003).

• Certified National Examiner (PCMA 2003).

• Active tournament producer sanctioned with the USA Martial Arts Association.

• Currently holds a Brown Belt in Kenpo Karate.

• PCMA Dojo of the Year Award: 2004 & 2008.

• Founded Spring Martial Arts in March 1991.

• Tournament competitor in Texas and Louisiana on a very regular basis from 1977 until retiring from competition at the age of 41 with a Grand Champion win in 1994.

• Stunt man in the ninja movie 'Pray For Death", starring Sho Kosugi.

• Decorated Viet Nam Veteran (1971-72). Honorable discharge, U.S. Army (1974).

• Proud member of the Patriot Guard Riders of Texas.